EICA Engineer

Southern Water; Brighton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Water in Falmer is seeking an EICA Engineer to join our Engineering team. You will provide technical expertise across electrical, instrumentation, control and automation disciplines to support the design and delivery of vital infrastructure upgrades in water and wastewater assets.

You will work within a multidisciplinary environment to produce and review designs, perform engineering analyses, resolve challenging issues and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to high

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience on water/wastewater engineering projects.
• Broad understanding of EICA engineering principles and design processes.
• Strong communication within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently and apply engineering judgement.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support across water and wastewater projects.
• Produce, review, and check engineering designs, calculations, drawings and documentation.
• Support planning and delivery with Senior and Principal Engineers.
• Investigate and resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Undertake QA checks to ensure compliance with standards.
• Support development and implementation of digital engineering solutions.
• Coach and mentor Assistant and Graduate Engineers.
• Manage workload to meet milestones, budgets and delivery times.
• Build relationships within multidisciplinary teams and participate in project meetings.
• Ensure activities are safe and compliant with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Project delivery

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Electrical/Electronic Eng degree

Job description

Closing Date

2026-11-13

Title

EICA Engineer

Location

Falmer

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

37 hours per week

Salary

From £42,200 depending on skills and experience

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an EICA Engineer to join our Engineering team at Southern Water. You'll play a key role in delivering water and wastewater projects, providing technical expertise across electrical, instrumentation, control and automation disciplines to support the successful design and delivery of vital infrastructure improvements.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll produce and review technical designs, undertake detailed engineering analysis, resolve complex technical challenges and help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Providing technical engineering support across water and wastewater projects.
• Producing, reviewing and checking engineering designs, calculations, drawings and technical documentation.
• Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of projects alongside Senior and Principal Engineers.
• Investigating and resolving complex engineering and design challenges.
• Undertaking quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with industry and company standards.
• Supporting the development and implementation of innovative and digital engineering solutions.
• Coaching and mentoring Assistant and Graduate Engineers where appropriate.
• Managing your own workload to ensure project milestones, budgets and delivery timescales are achieved.
• Building effective relationships within multidisciplinary project teams and contributing to project meetings.
• Ensuring all activities are undertaken safely, sustainably and in line with regulatory and customer requirements.

Essential

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Degree or HNC qualified in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline (MEng, BEng, BSc or HNC).
• Experience working on engineering projects within the water and/or wastewater industry.
• Broad understanding of EICA engineering principles and design processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently and apply sound engineering judgement to solve technical challenges.
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• Commitment to health, safety and environmental best practice.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), or working towards professional accreditation.
• Experience in the design of water and/or wastewater treatment assets.
• Knowledge of digital engineering tools and modern design methodologies.
• Understanding of asset management principles within the UK water industry.

About Southern Water

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation

"At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need."

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Additional Information

In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‑employment checks, including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.#